The Cereal Grain Café
All things related to cereal grains. Join host Dr. Kurt Rosentrater and his guests as they talk about grain, from farm to table, from ancient history to modern technologies, and everything in between. Grain has played a critical role in human societies throughout history, and it continues to even today.
The Cereal Grain Café
Season 4, Episode 3 - Let Them Eat Cake...or Brioche!?! – with Edith de Belleville
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Today we step back in time. Into the richly layered world of French bread, where wheat, flour, and culture intertwine with politics and myth. From the humble baguette to the indulgent brioche, de Belleville unpacks how these staples became symbols of class, power, and daily life in pre-revolutionary France. At the center of our discussion is the enduring legend of Marie Antoinette—and the famous (and often misunderstood) phrase about cake—revealing how bread was never just food, but a flashpoint in history. This interview invites readers to reconsider what they know about bread, brioche, and the stories we’ve inherited. Information about Edith, her books, and her tours can be found at her website.
She also has pages on Facebook and Instagram. Hopefully you will be inspired to read one of her books and to visit Paris to discover French bread for yourself!
Our music is Inspiring Cinematic Asia by Lexin Music, which is available at Pixabay.